Despina Andreou, BACP
Despina Andreou welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or difficult life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +9 more
About Despina
Despina Andreou welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or difficult life changes. She aims to offer calm, straightforward support so clients can talk through what matters to them. Despina works in English and Greek and draws on three years of experience to guide conversations towards clearer next steps.
Despina uses practical approaches that focus on what people can do day to day. She helps clients spot thinking patterns, learn simple coping skills and build routines that reduce anxiety and low mood.
Background and approach
She also offers support for grief, trauma and intimacy-related concerns using methods tailored to each person. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Despina blends tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - which looks at thoughts and behaviours - with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for managing strong emotions.
She also uses mindfulness practices to help people stay present and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to cause distress. People come to her for a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, addiction-related issues, anger, low self-esteem and career stress. She can also work with worries such as panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, phobias or coping with pregnancy and childbirth changes.
Despina is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She offers sessions to people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients, adapting her approach to fit each person’s needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 409090 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Despina works with
Everything Despina lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Despina lists
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance and better communication. These skills are useful when feelings feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained. Trauma-Focused Therapy is offered when past events continue to affect current functioning, with careful pacing and stabilising strategies.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Despina will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. She aims to explain options plainly and partner with clients to find what helps most.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These formats help people fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on progress.
Frequently asked
What issues does Despina help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Additional areas include trauma and abuse, grief, addiction and intimacy-related issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
The approach is practical and conversational, using tools from CBT and DBT alongside mindfulness. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events are affecting current wellbeing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Despina has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises with clients in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek to accommodate different language needs.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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